Happy Holidays Surfas Shoppers! Here are some reminders about cheese for the Winter Season: Raclette and Fondue are great ways to stay warm on winter nights (and they make great gifts for cheese lovers!) At the Cheese counter we have many cheeses that are perfect for Raclette or Fondue including R[...]
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November 13th, 2009 - 4:32 pm § in Information
Thanksgiving Cheese Recommendations
Cheese is always a welcome treat. Whether you are hosting or visiting friends and family these three cheeses will be the hit of your Thanksgiving! Petit Basque-A subtle, nutty sheep cheese from the French Basque is a perfect match with turkey, mixed nuts and good times. Boucherondin du Chevre –[...]
October 10th, 2009 - 11:01 am § in Information
What to Do About Left-over Cheese
Hey Cheese Fans! OK! People want to know what to do with left-overs. Start by evaluating the cheese(s); Trim rinds, unwanted molds and dried out bits. Smell the cheese. It should not smell ammoniated. This is bad. OK. Now that you have cleaned and gathered the stragglers, roughly chop and lightly [...]
October 10th, 2009 - 10:51 am § in Information
On Cheese Quality
Orange, “cheese-flavored” foods are rampant in the markets today and have really warped our understanding of what cheese is or can be. Lets say, ‘no’, to the over-processed and rediscover the real (cheese). There are three divisions of cheese: Artisanal, Farmhouse and Factor[...]
October 10th, 2009 - 10:44 am § in Information
A Note on Cheese Storage
The enemies of cheese are air, water, and extreme temperature. Avoid these elements as much as possible to prolong your cheeses life. Never freeze cheese no matter how much it rhymes. Cheese should be at a temperature no lower than your refrigerator is set to at home(35ºF). The ideal temp for chees[...]
Cheese Fondue
From our Cheese Series III Class Courtesy of Henry Cram Ingredients: 1pound grated cheese 2 tablespoon flour or corn starch 1 cup white wine or beer 1 clove garlic white pepper kosher salt fresh nutmeg Method: 1. Grate cheese and coat with enough flour or cornstarch to keep from clumping. 2. Cut [...]